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26 February 2021

PRINCE ALBERT

Saskatchewan's forests help define Prince Albert, a scenic and vibrant city on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. That scenery is a combination of the grain fields to the south and the forests to the north. Prince Albert is an important centre for the province's forestry industry. Modern Prince Albert was founded in 1866 by Rev. James Nisbet who named the settlement after the husband of Queen Victoria.

Prince Albert
Entrance to Prince Albert: Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime!

Downtown Prince Albert is a hub where culture, history and business meet. The city offers a variety of attraction and events. Major city events include Prince Albert Exhibition, Founder's Day, the Prince Albert Powwow and Tapestrama. Here you find history, museums, galleries, the story of three prime ministers and excellent choices in dining, accommodation and services.

PRINCE ALBERT , Saskatchewan, Canada, 50-60s ; Central Avenue
PRINCE ALBERT , Saskatchewan, Canada, 50-60s ; Central Avenue

For recreation Prince Albert residents turn to a fine network of city parks. Just beyond the city, the northern forest beckons. The great recreation areas of Prince Albert National Park and Anglin, Emma and Christopher Lakes are a short drive away.

 

For more information on the city visit City of Prince Albert


21 February 2021

TULBAGH

Overlooked by the Witsenberg, Winterhoek and Saronsberg mountains, the area has an excellent climate for fruit growing. In 1969, an earthquake destroyed large parts of the town, and 32 buildings in Church Street have been restored, to form the largest concentration of national monuments in the country.

OUDE KERK VOLKSMUSEUM A complex of four buildings featuring items from Tulbagh's past. 

Old Church Museum, Church Street. One of the oldest church buildings in South Africa, beautifully restored.
De Oude Drostdy (national monument), Van der Stel Street. A beautiful example of Louis Thibault's work, housing a fine collection of early Cape furniture and utensils.
Monbijou (national monument), Church Street. Another example of Thibault's work, designed in 1815.
Victorian House, Van der Stel Street. Dates back to 1892, decorated with furniture of that period.

Tulbagh
Church Street * Kerkstraat
 

14 February 2021

KILLYBEGS

Killybegs is an important centre of the fishing industry with a fine natural harbour. The Donegal carpets manufactured in the town are world famous. There is very fine scenery in the immediate vicinity of Killybegs. Carntullagh Head which can be reached by rowing across the harbour, and Drumanoo Head, should be visited. There is an extensive view from the summit of Crownarad (1,621 ft.), 3 miles to the west Fintragh Strand, a splendid beach 2 miles from the town, affords excellent bathing.


Killybegs

The Fishing Port of Killybegs, Co. Donegal, Ireland 
 

Narrow winding streets give Killybegs a timeless feel, which contrasts sharply with the industriousness of this small town. The sense of prosperity stems in part from the manufacture of the Donegal carpets for which the town is famous, and which adorn Dublin Castle and other palaces around the world. Killybegs is one of Ireland’s busiest fishing ports and the quays are well worth seeing when the trawlers arrive to off-load their catch: gulls squawk overhead and the smell of fish fills the air.